What You'll Learn
- Mastering the pendulum swing for powerful and free grand battements
- Refining fondu technique by focusing on knee-to-hip alignment
- Developing core stability and upper back engagement at high tempos
- Improving cardiovascular stamina through continuous ballet movement
About This Video
Take your training to the next level with our Super Sweaty Speed Barre class at Broche Ballet. This session is specifically designed for dancers who want to spend less time listening to instructions and more time moving through a rigorous, high-energy sequence. If you are looking to build stamina while maintaining impeccable technique, this Speed Barre practice is your ideal companion.
Throughout this 37-minute session, we move through a full range of traditional exercises, including deep pliés, crisp dégagés, and sharp grand battements. The core philosophy of this class is flow. We emphasize the pendulum action of the leg, allowing the hip to relax so the foot can swing freely and dynamically.
You will learn how to maintain a strong, stable core and engaged upper back muscles even as the tempo increases. A particular focus is placed on the fondu en croix. We explore the nuanced mechanics of keeping the knee tucked close to the hip while allowing the toes to reach far into space, ensuring your extensions are both long and controlled.
In ballet, the fondu is a melting action, and doing it at speed requires a high degree of precision and muscular engagement. Whether you are working on your arabesque or sharpening your attitude swings, the instructor provides quick, actionable corrections that help you refine your alignment in real-time. We also delve into the importance of a straight back and core engagement during every plié, ensuring that your foundation is rock-solid.
By the end of this class, you will have challenged your cardiovascular system and reinforced the muscle memory needed for advanced ballet performance. Perfect for the intermediate dancer, this Speed Barre class bridges the gap between slow-motion technical study and the fluid demands of center work. Get ready to sweat, stretch, and strengthen your way to a better ballet technique with the Broche Ballet community.
This high-intensity workout is designed to leave you feeling energized and technically grounded.
